Key result
Retained epicardial pacing wire migrates into the ascending aorta, requiring surgical extraction for osteomyelitis.
Why the study?
Migration of temporary epicardial pacing wires into the ascending aorta is a very rare complication with limited reported cases.
Case Report (n=1)
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This case highlights the rare but severe complication of a retained temporary epicardial pacing wire migrating into the ascending aorta.
Warrants vigilance for retained epicardial wire migration; single case leaves open broader prevention strategies.
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Makita et al. (2015) conducted a case report in Migration of temporary epicardial pacing wire (n=1). Surgical removal of migrated temporary epicardial pacing wire was evaluated. A retained temporary epicardial pacing wire migrated into the ascending aorta and right subclavian artery, requiring surgical removal and sternal resection for osteomyelitis.
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